Cosmos
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As part of the Ultramarine project we are diving into our archives and republishing some paid content for free.
Compact and easily overlooked, bar-tailed godwits make the longest known nonstop flight of any animal on Earth. In the June 2023 Cosmos Print Magazine, Drew Rooke reported on the research that led to the amazing feat’s discovery – and that is changing much of our understanding of the science of these epic crossings.
We recorded an audio version of the story that was narrated by Renee Garvin. You can listen to it for free below or via Apple or Spotify. You can also read the original article for free.
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